Author: Dr. David Lowemann

High Fluoride Exposure May Slightly Lower Kids’ IQ

Fluoride exposure appears to slightly decrease IQ scores in children, a new federal meta-analysis has concluded – but not at the low levels recommended for U.S. drinking water. Fluoride in drinking water was associated with reduced IQ scores at levels of less than 4… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, […]

Published on January 8, 2025

When to Drink Coffee for Longevity, Heart Benefits

For many, coffee is a beloved morning ritual, fueling the day ahead. But what if the time you drink it could influence how long – and how well – you live? New research published Jan. 8 in the European Heart Journal suggests that when you enjoy your cup of Joe might be just… Read Full […]

Published on January 8, 2025

Do the Gödel Vignettes Involve a New Descriptivist Meaning? A Critical Discussion of Devitt and Porot’s Elicited Production Test on Proper Names

Abstract Proper names—expressions such as “Barack Obama” or “New York”—play a crucial role in the philosophical debate on reference, that is, the relation that allows words to stand for entities of the world. In an elicited production test, Devitt and Porot prompt participants to use proper names to compare the Descriptivist Theory and the Causal-Historical […]

Published on January 8, 2025